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Curing doll
Curing doll
Curing doll
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Curing doll

NameSculpture
CultureKuna; Cuna
DateMid-20th century
Place madeSan Blas Islands/ Guna Yala, Panama, Central America
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 in. (22.225 x 5.715 x 5.08 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.143
DescriptionWooden standing human figure with carved hat, hair, skirt, arms, legs and long nose with no base. Small square carved details on skirt. Figure is holding something rectangular on its hands with "'v" shape carved detail
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